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Photo Credit: Lisa Stevens Bartonsham Meadows lie within the meander of the River Wye to the south east of the city and are a popular place for walkers as they are circled and crossed by footpaths. The meadows have been owned by the Church Commissioners for England...
Two teenagers who stabbed a hedgehog and then dropped a slab on it and repeatedly jumped on top have been given a nine month referral order. The two 15 year olds from Shropshire admitted inflicting unnecessary suffering to a wild mammal when they appeared at Telford...
A paramedic who pocketed cash belonging to a 94 year old woman who had just collapsed and died has been given a suspended prison sentence by Shrewsbury Crown Court. Mark Titley, 58, of Linley Avenue, Pontesbury, Shropshire, was given 18 weeks suspended for 12 months...
Three Independents for Herefordshire Councillors have made the decision to stand for It’s Our County at the forthcoming local elections. Councillor David Summers (Dinedor Hill), Liz Harvey (Ledbury North) and Dave Boulter (Whitecross) have all decided to stand for...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire on Tuesday, with 50mph gusts of wind possible in places. Heavy rain is also expected at times and there could be travel disruption due to fallen trees and other impacts. The Met Office warning issued for...
The government is expected to unveil tough new measures to combat the illegal sale of vapes to under-18s as part of its plans to reduce smoking and tackle youth vaping. In his speech at Policy Exchange on Tuesday 11 April, Health Minister Neil O’Brien is expected to...
Wye Valley NHS Trust is asking patients to only attend the Emergency Department at Hereford County Hospital if they are seriously unwell. Hereford County Hospital is expected to be extremely busy over the Easter weekend and into next week, with Junior Doctors on...
Officers are appealing for witnesses of a serious two vehicle collision which happened on the M5 last night (Saturday 8 April). Gloucestershire Constabulary were called to junction 11 northbound (Cheltenham/Gloucester) at 9.30pm with a report of a two vehicle...
A busy route in Hereford will be closed for five days from tomorrow (10th April), for gas main replacement works to take place. Bodenham Road in Hereford will be closed and motorists are advised to plan ahead with congestion likely on surrounding routes in the area....
Were you at the third day of the Cheltenham Festival last month? Officers are appealing for witnesses of an assault which took place outside the Racecourse and left a man with life changing injuries to his wrist. Gloucestershire Constabulary were contacted last week...
The A465 (Belmont Road) in Hereford is currently closed whilst West Mercia Police deal with an ongoing incident. The closure is in place between Asda and Farmfoods and motorists are advised to use an alternative route. Traffic is already building up in the area. West...
Grants totalling £775,000 will help councils roll out a range of projects to crack down on fly-tipping, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced today (Saturday 8 April). Twenty-one local authorities will benefit from the grants, with schemes such as roadside CCTV...
Two teenagers who stabbed a hedgehog and then dropped a slab on it and repeatedly jumped on top have been given a nine month referral order. The two 15 year olds from Shropshire admitted inflicting unnecessary suffering to a wild mammal when they appeared at Telford...
A number of properties in the South Wye area of Hereford are without power this morning, according to National Grid. The properties affected are in the following postcodes: HR2 8EL, HR2 8JE, HR2 8JF, HR2 8JJ These postcodes are located in the...
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across the East and West Midlands for Friday 7 April (Good Friday), Sunday 9 April (Easter Sunday), Monday 10 April (Easter Monday), Monday 1 May (Early May Bank Holiday), Monday 8 May (Kings Coronation) and Monday 29 May 2023...
West Mercia Police Cyber Crime team has supported the National Crime Agency and FBI to take down one of the biggest online marketplaces. Known for selling stolen credentials to criminals worldwide Genesis Market was the target of the joint operation involving 18...
Wye Valley NHS Trust is asking patients to only attend the Emergency Department at Hereford County Hospital if they are seriously unwell. Hereford County Hospital is expected to be extremely busy over the Easter weekend and into next week, with Junior Doctors on...
West Mercia Police have arrested one male after a large scale cannabis cultivation was discovered at a property in Leominster. The raid took place after information from members of the public. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said: “Due to...
A large protest is set to take place in Hereford city centre on Saturday, with environmental campaign groups gathering to draw attention to the climate crisis and issues facing the River Wye. Press Release from Marches Climate Action: Easter Saturday 8th April will...
A local naturist club has announced that it is looking for new members from Herefordshire. The Pines Outdoor Club, based in the Forest of Dean passed on the following message to us: “After a break of four years, The Pines Outdoor Club, which is situated close to...